Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was an influential American journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist. Born into slavery in Mississippi, she became a teacher after the Civil War and eventually established herself as a leading writer and editor. Wells tirelessly campaigned against racial violence, particularly the horrors of lynching, and co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Through her powerful journalism and investigative reports, she exposed deeply ingrained inequalities and injustices faced by African Americans, working tirelessly to advocate for social and political change. Wells’ fearless activism continues to inspire generations of activists striving for racial justice and civil rights.